One child in five in America is the child of immigrants, and
their numbers increase each year. Very few will return to the
country they barely remember. Who are they, and what America do
they know?
Based on an extraordinary interdisciplinary study that followed
400 newly arrived children from the Caribbean, China, Central
America, and Mexico for five years, this book provides a compelling
account of the lives, dreams, and frustrations of these youngest
immigrants. Richly told portraits of high and low achievers are
packed with unexpected ironies. When they arrive, most children are
full of optimism and a respect for education. But poor
neighborhoods and dull--often dangerous--schools can corrode hopes.
The vast majority learn English--but it is the English of video
games and the neighborhood, not that of standardized tests.
For some of these children, those heading off to college,
America promises to be a land of dreams. These lucky ones have
often benefited from caring mentors, supportive teachers, or savvy
parents. For others, the first five years are marked by
disappointments, frustrations, and disenchantment. How can we
explain their varied academic journeys?
The children of immigrants, here to stay, are the future--and
how they adapt will determine the nature of America in the
twenty-first century.
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